West Bank Violence

IDF diverts forces from Lebanon invasion to W. Bank to control Jewish violence against Palestinians

This is the first time that in the middle of a critical invasion - in this case against Hezbollah in Lebanon - IDF soldiers were diverted to what is viewed as a less dangerous front.

MARCH 23, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Palestinians stand at the scene where vehicles and homes were set on fire following an attack by extremist Jewish settlers on the village of Deir al-Hatab, east of Nablus in the West Bank, March 22, 2026.

ISRAELI SOLDIERS stand near a vehicle, which Palestinians say was burned by Israeli settlers, in Hebron in the West Bank, March 19, 2026.

Israelis commit dozens of attacks against West Bank villages, burn buildings, vehicles

Security incidents reported during the night included Israelis throwing rocks at Palestinians and their vehicles, direct violence against residents, road blockages, graffiti, and arson.

MARCH 22, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

An Israeli settler rides a donkey near an Israeli vehicle, during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, October 29, 2025.

IDF chief Zamir, Ben-Gvir clash over rising settler violence in West Bank

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warns of rising settler violence in the West Bank, stressing its impact on security and operations, while National Security Minister Ben-Gvir calls for stronger retaliation.

MARCH 20, 2026|ByANNA BARSKY

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits Central Command soldiers on March 17, 2026.

Zamir warns West Bank settler violence is harming Israel’s security during wartime

“It cannot be that during a multi-front war, the IDF is forced to contend with a threatening minority from within. These are rioters who do not represent the settlement movement," Zamir said.

MARCH 18, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

IDF soldiers recieve death threats, called Nazis during Binyamin riots

The riot in Binyamin marks the second time in a week that Jewish extremists targeted IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

JULY 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, June 28, 2025.

Defense agencies have lost control over Jewish extremists in West Bank - analysis

So far, removing administrative detention of Jews only has made things worse, as predicted by the Shin Bet.

JUNE 29, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Hamas-affiliated terrorist who murdered Tzeela Gez identified, killed by IDF

A joint investigation by the Shin Bet, the IDF, and the Israel Police found that the terror cell had also executed three other attacks, including the March terror shooting in Ariel.

MAY 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF